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Still loving that last home you previewed? What about the neighborhood? When in the home-buying process, you have to consider the neighborhood as much as the home. After narrowing your choice down to two or three houses with offer time just around the corner, you need to drive through the neighborhoods several times. What are conditions like in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, including Friday and Saturday nights?

One home I had listed was very different depending on when I was in the neighborhood. During the week when everyone was at school, I rarely saw anyone around. On the weekends, however, the neighborhood was alive with children playing. If a neighborhood with lots of young children is important to you and you only saw a house there once during the week, you may have passed over a great neighborhood. On the other hand, if you wanted a quiet neighborhood, your first weekend in your dream home may be a shocker.

Remember, with a little more neighborhood reconnaissance, you can make a much more informed buying decision!